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I turned my yellowed bed sheets bright white again in one wash without using chlorine bleach
By Ruth Jones Published
Harsh chlorine bleach can damage fabrics but with this gentler 2-step soak you can lift old yellow sweat stains and return your sheets back to right white.

3 key items an infection expert bans from her bedroom for cleaner sheets
By Ruth Jones Last updated
According to Dr. Shanina Knighton, these items make your newly-washed bed sheets dirty again after just one night

Get rid of mattress smells with this 5-second daily habit — no baking soda required
By Ruth Jones Published
You're trapping smells in your mattress every morning without realizing it. Here's the quick 5-second hack that fixes it.

I restored my graying bed sheets back to bright white using this simple 2-step soak
By Ruth Jones Published
Bring those graying bed sheets back to bright white with an oxygen bleach plus vinegar pre-machine laundry soak and dive into brand-new looking sheets tonight.

How long does a Saatva mattress last? What we've discovered from 5+ years of testing
By Ruth Jones Published
Before you buy a mattress in the Saatva Labor Day sales, read this guide to understand how long you can expect your new bed to be delivering comfort.

$21 vs $119 mattress protector showdown: Which one performs best in our 6 spill tests?
By Ruth Jones Published
Every bed needs a mattress protector — to see if you should save or splurge, I put two to the test by throwing everything I had at them (literally).

This is how often (and the exact temp) you need to wash your bed sheets and pillowcases this summer, according to an infection prevention expert
By Frances Daniels Published
Hot weather leaving your bed sheets and pillows damp most nights? According to a hygiene expert, here's how often you should them in summer to prevent a grim mix of sweat, oil, and allergen build-up.

'Sun washing' pillows and bedding in a heatwave won't kill dust mites and fungi — this exact temperature will, infection expert says
By Claire Davies (CSSC) Published
Hanging your pillows, comforter and sheets out might freshen them up, but a top infection prevention expert warns that the viral UV sanitizing trend is just an illusion.
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